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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.78, 1,321.74 and 419.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.78, 1,321.74 and 419.22 is: 628.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.78 : 1,321.74 = 419.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.78/1,321.74 = 419.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.78x = 1,321.74 × 419.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.78x = 554,099.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,099.84/881.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.39

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